As a business owner or entrepreneur, you know that your employees are the backbone of your company. They are the ones who make things happen and get the work done. So, it stands to reason that happy, motivated employees lead to a successful business. One of the best ways to keep your employees happy and motivated is to celebrate their achievements. Here’s why you should make a point of commemorating employee achievements:
Boosts Morale
When you take the time to celebrate your employees’ achievements, it boosts their morale. They feel appreciated and valued, which makes them feel more invested in their work. A study by Glassdoor found that 68% of respondents said they would stay with their current employer if they felt appreciated. So, to reduce turnover and keep your best employees, start celebrating their successes!
Increases Productivity
A happy employee is a productive employee. When your employees feel appreciated, they are more likely to be engaged in their work and have a positive attitude. This leads to increased productivity, which is good for business. A study found that companies with engaged employees outperformed their competitors by 202%. So, if you want your company to be successful, start celebrating employee achievements!
Company Values
When you celebrate employee achievements, you demonstrate what you value as a company. For example, if you appreciate hard work and dedication, celebrating those qualities will send a strong message to your employees about what is important to you. Your values will become their ones, leading to a more cohesive team and a more robust company culture.
There are many good reasons to celebrate employee achievements. So, start celebrating those successes today! If you don’t know where to start, consider these four options:
Tokens
Giving something to an employee is one of the simplest and most effective ways to celebrate their achievements. Here are three of the most common tokens issued for gratitude.
Gift Cards
A gift card is a good option if you want an employee to pick out something they want. Many companies offer gift cards at local stores and restaurants, which employees can redeem for clothing, books, electronics, and food.
Plaques/Certificates
Another popular way to celebrate employee achievements is with a plaque or certificate. These items can recognize an employee’s sales or performance and can be displayed in the office as a reminder of the achievement.
Belt Buckles
You can never go wrong with belt buckles if you want a rustic gift for male employees. A custom-made belt buckle is a great gift that you can see employees wear. It can also be a way to sport their achievements, such as leading a team or making the most sales this quarter.
Company-Wide Celebration
When one of your employees does something great, it reflects positively on the whole company. So, why not celebrate as a team? This could be simple as an impromptu office party or an email blast highlighting the employee’s achievement. You could even post about it on your company’s social media accounts. Whatever you do, make sure that everyone knows about the great things your employees are doing!
This a great option if an employee has achieved a rare milestone or won a major award, such as an industry award.
One-on-One Recognition
Sometimes, the best way to show your appreciation is with a one-on-one conversation. This could be as simple as sending an email to an employee acknowledging their excellent work on a recent project. Or, if you have the time, you could schedule a brief meeting to discuss their achievements and what they did that went above and beyond expectations. Either way, this type of recognition shows your employees that you are paying attention to their contributions and value their efforts. This is a great option if you’re mentoring someone and want them to grow as a person.
Public Praise
In addition to one-on-one recognition, you should consider publicly praising your employees for their achievements. This could be done via company-wide email, team meetings, or even social media. Public praise is a great way to show your employees that their hard work is not unnoticed by upper management. It also made them proud of their accomplishments and motivated them to continue excelling in their roles. The difference between this and company wide-celebrations is that public praises can be subtle, and you can give them more often to employees than a celebration.
Whether you celebrate individually or in a group, the result is the same: your employees will feel valued and motivated to continue achieving their goals. So, start celebrating employee achievements today! Your business will be all the better for it.
